Least Concern
Vicuña
Vicugna vicugna
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About
The vicuña is a small, elegant camelid native to the high Andes of South America. They are known for their incredibly soft and valuable wool, which was once reserved for Incan nobility.
Habitat
Andes Mountains of South America
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses and other high-altitude vegetation
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Fun Facts
- Vicuña wool is considered one of the finest and most expensive natural fibers in the world.
- They are the smallest of the South American camelids.
- Vicuñas were nearly hunted to extinction for their wool but have made a remarkable recovery thanks to conservation efforts.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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